Brownsburg Police Blotter Records

Brownsburg police blotter records are maintained by the Brownsburg Police Department, which serves this fast-growing Hendricks County community west of Indianapolis. The department handles incident reports, arrest logs, accident reports, and other public safety documents under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. This page explains how to request Brownsburg police blotter records, what fees apply, what restrictions exist, and which other agencies and portals you can use for related records.

Brownsburg Police Department

The Brownsburg Police Department is located at 31 N Green St, Brownsburg, IN 46112. The department handles all police blotter records for incidents within Brownsburg town limits. Administrative Services, which handles records requests, can be reached by calling 317-852-1190 and pressing option 5. The town court is at a separate number: 317-852-1192.

The Brownsburg PD is clear about what it will and won't release. Accident reports, incident reports, and arrest reports are all available to the public upon request. However, the narrative section of incident and arrest reports is not released. The department treats that portion as investigatory and withholds it. Also, juvenile information is never released. Personal identifiers like Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, dates of birth, addresses, and phone numbers are redacted from all public copies.

The Brownsburg Police page at brownsburgpolice.org and the town website at brownsburg.org both have records-related links and information. The Public Access Request page on the town site explains the process and lists the fees you'll need to pay.

How to Request Brownsburg Police Blotter Records

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA) at Indiana Code § 5-14-3 gives you the right to request police blotter records from the Brownsburg Police Department. Written requests must be acknowledged within seven days. Verbal or in-person requests get a 24-hour response. You do not need to provide a reason for your request.

The Brownsburg Police Department complies with Indiana public access laws and makes copies of accident, incident, and arrest reports available upon request. Use the Public Access Request Form available on the town website. Submit it to Administrative Services by calling 317-852-1190, option 5, or by visiting the department in person. Forms are also available through the town forms page at brownsburg.org/208/Forms.

There are a few important things to know before requesting. Narrative portions of incident and arrest reports are not released. The department treats those sections as investigatory under Indiana's APRA exemptions. What you do get includes the basic incident information, names of parties, date, time, location, and charges. Juvenile information is protected and not released under any circumstances.

Payment must be the exact amount in cash, or you can pay by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. Personal checks are not accepted. Do not send cash through the mail. The town court at 317-852-1192 handles records tied to court proceedings. For police department records specifically, use the Administrative Services line at option 5.

Note: The Hendricks County forms for public records requests are also available at hccom.org/158 for county-level requests.

Brownsburg Police Records Fees

The Brownsburg Police Department has a clear fee schedule for all records and services. Fees are relatively low compared to some Indiana departments. Fire reports are handled separately through the Brownsburg Fire Territory and cost $15 per report.

For fire incident reports, contact the Brownsburg Fire Territory separately at 470 East Northfield Drive, Brownsburg, IN 46112. Do not email fire report requests. Send them by mail or drop them off in person. Payment is made out to "Brownsburg Fire Territory" for $15 per report. Keep in mind that fire and police records are separate systems and separate fees.

Online Portals for Brownsburg Records

The Brownsburg town website has a Public Access Request page that explains the records process and links to the request form. The forms page at brownsburg.org/208 has the Public Access Request Form available for download. Accident reports online are handled through BuyCrash.com. The Hendricks County public request forms at hccom.org/158 cover county-level requests outside Brownsburg city limits.

Hendricks County Sheriff Records

The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office handles incidents that occur outside Brownsburg town limits in unincorporated Hendricks County. If you are not sure whether an incident happened inside Brownsburg or in the county, contact either agency and they can tell you which one responded. Hendricks County is one of Indiana's fastest-growing counties, and both the Brownsburg PD and the Sheriff's Office see heavy call volumes. For county-level blotter records and contacts, see the Hendricks County page.

Brownsburg Court Records

Police blotter entries from Brownsburg that result in criminal charges appear in the Hendricks County court system. Use the Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov to search for Hendricks County Superior Court cases by name or case number. This system is free and covers all Indiana courts. The Brownsburg Town Court handles local ordinance violations. For more serious criminal matters, cases go to the Hendricks County Superior Court in Danville.

The town court is reached at 317-852-1192. For superior court records, use MyCase or visit the Hendricks County Courthouse. Blotter records and court records are separate. Get the police report from the PD and the court file from the court clerk.

Accident Reports in Brownsburg

Crash reports for Brownsburg incidents are available directly from the Brownsburg Police Department for $5 per report, or online through BuyCrash.com. BuyCrash covers most Indiana agencies and typically costs $5 to $12 online. For crashes on I-74 or US-136, the Indiana State Police may hold the report instead of the Brownsburg PD. Check both options if you're not sure which agency responded. Call 317-852-1190 (option 5) if you want confirmation before driving to the station.

Indiana State Police Resources for Brownsburg

The Indiana State Police covers I-74 and other state routes in the Brownsburg area. The ISP Putnamville Post covers this part of Hendricks County. For ISP records related to incidents near Brownsburg, submit a request through the ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com.

The ISP APRA portal handles online requests for ISP incident reports, crash reports, and other public documents. For incidents specifically within Brownsburg town limits, the Brownsburg Police Department is the primary contact. For highway incidents on state routes through the area, ISP holds those records.

Public Records Law in Brownsburg

Indiana Code § 5-14-3 governs public access to police blotter records in Brownsburg. Most blotter data is releasable, including names, dates, locations, and basic incident descriptions. However, narrative portions of reports are considered investigatory and are withheld under Indiana Code § 5-14-3-4. Juvenile records are protected under separate statutes. Personal identifiers including Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and home addresses are redacted from all public copies.

You do not have to give your name or explain why you want records when making an APRA request in Indiana. Agencies must acknowledge written requests within seven days and must provide access in a reasonable time after that. In-person requests get a 24-hour acknowledgment. If the Brownsburg PD denies your request, they must cite the specific statute that authorizes the denial. The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can issue informal opinions and help resolve disputes. Reach the PAC at 317-233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013.

Note: You cannot be charged a fee to view records in person. Fees only apply to copies you take home.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

Brownsburg is part of the greater Indianapolis metro area. Several other qualifying Indiana cities are nearby, each with their own police department and records process.